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"Fit for work" assessments should be scrapped, say MPs
25 July 2014
Changing provider is not enough to reform the work capability assessment (WCA) as it is in desperate need of a “fundamental redesign”, according to the Work and Pensions committee.
JSA Failures Criticised By Independent Report
25 July 2014
The DWP is failing to communicate with those on mandatory back-to-work schemes, resulting in cruel and unfair sanctions.
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill passes second reading
24 July 2014
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons on the 16th of July.
Migrants' Advisory Committee draws on Institute of Employment Rights' proposals
18 July 2014
The Migrant Advisory Committee (MAC) has released an extensive report drawing on proposals made in Labour Migration in Hard Times: Reforming Labour Market Regulation – an Institute of Employment Rights publication. The MAC supports the need for stronger labour regulations to protect vulnerable migrant workers, and confirms the need for greater resources and funding to ensure labour law is complied with.
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